Lasell Students Model Designer Gowns for Yolanda Gala

November 14, 2014

Lasell students will be at the center of one of this weekend's most sought-after events as they model gowns from the private collection of local fashion icon Yolanda Cellucci - for her 80th Birthday gala.

Yolanda Cellucci, known for the glitzy, designer fashions she sold at her boutique in Waltham for several decades, will celebrate her 80th birthday at a gala event on November 15.

As part of an event fundraiser, eight Lasell students will model gowns from Yolanda's private collection for a live auction with proceeds from the dress sales going to Lasell College, according to Lasell Fashion Professor Anne Vallely.

The sold-out gala will be held at Dassault Systemes in Waltham and hosted by radio personality Candy O'Terry with entertainment from comedian Lenny Clarke; entertainer Verna Turbulence; entertainer Joey Canzano, and the auctioneer is TV personality Susan Wornick.